Affiliation:
1. School of Chemistry and Physics, ARC Research Hub in Zero‐emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality, and Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Queensland Australia
2. School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
3. Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
4. Centre for Future Materials University of Southern Queensland Springfield Central Queensland Australia
Abstract
AbstractSolid‐state bismuth telluride‐based thermoelectric devices enable the generation of electricity from temperature differences and have been commercially applied in various fields. However, in many scenarios, the surface of the heat source is not flat. Therefore, it is crucial to develop flexible thermoelectric materials and devices to efficiently utilize heat sources and expand their applications. Compared with organic thermoelectric materials and devices, inorganic flexible thermoelectric materials and devices have much higher thermoelectric performance and stability. Considering the rapid development in this research field, we carefully summarize the design principles, structures, and thermoelectric properties of inorganic flexible materials and their devices reported in the recent 3 years, including sulfides, selenides, tellurides, and composite materials designed based on these inorganics. The structural designs of flexible thermoelectric devices based on micro‐sized bulk materials are also carefully summarized. Additionally, we overview the mechanical stability and methods for reducing internal resistance for designs of inorganic flexible thermoelectric devices. In the end, we provide outlooks on future research directions for inorganic flexible thermoelectric materials and devices. This review will help guide thermoelectric researchers, beginners, and students.
Funder
Australian Research Council
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